Special THANK YOU to all of our Vendors who came to support and represent your Brand. I look forward to Collaborating with you in the future. ​Save the Event:NOLA Housewives next event will be Girls Night Out Networking Soiree at Pythian Market on April 18th, which will include Free Wine Tasting.

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Okay, y’all I have been obsessed with crawfish for about 40 years..LOL..Seriously, I have been on this crawfish kick all season. I wanted to blog about some of the most amazing “thrillest” spots in the city. that may be under the radar. I took my daughter on the last crawfish tour and she had some opinions about a few.some were more favorable than others. Crawfish is a strange food. Tourists either really love it or really hate it. Most locals really look forward to crawfish season and know what the phrase “pinch the tail and suck the head” means. The phrase describes how you eat crawfish. Once the head of the crawfish is separated from the tail you pinch it and suck the juice out. If the juice is really tasty, you will find yourself eating more and more…LOL. Real crawfish problems!! I have finally narrowed down the most lit spots in the city. 5. Cansecos - If you’ve eaten crawfish before, you know the logistics about them. I prefer crawfish hot..these were cold and rollin!!4. Rouses - The crawfish lines are so long at this grocery for a reason. They have a distinctive flavor that many locals favor. It’s not too spicy..just right. Very old school flavor.3. Broadview Seafood – We indulged in their spicy crawfish for Mardi Gras. Wesley wasn’t super crazy about these but mommy enjoyed. They were spicy and juicy..just what we needed with our drinks..2. Luck Jean -I mean, really…THIS.. Crawfish..Hands down should be number 1 but I had to give it to the champs.. I was channeling my inner Beyonce “Lemonade” singing..”mama Louisiana” eating this crawfish. It was, just downright good. It was the right kind of spicy…my daughter was in the back seat asking for more.1. Cajun – Cajuns are the BEST. They have 4 locations (Treme, Uptown, East, Almonaster). They are also called “The Original Cajun Seafood”. I just found out about the Almonaster location. The best way to describe the flavor of this crawfish, is really spicy and savory. The boiled dungeness crabs are amazing. Cajuns crawfish tastes better hot for some reason. Here is the link: www.cajunseafoodnola.com/main/

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​Meet Davlin Marshall, Sr. Founder and Lead Personal Trainer for Drive Sports Performance, LLC. Here he works diligently designing and executing personal training services, managing corporate fitness initiatives and providing sports performance training and coaching to athletes and sports teams.He also provides Physician Relations Management services for hospitals and several types of medical and health offices. He works to boost profits and enhance patient morale with the set up of IV therapies, pharmaceuticals, on-site half and full pharmacies, and wellness coaching for patients.With experience in Physician Assistant Studies, Sport Psychology and over 10 years of personal training; Davlin is able to unleash the awesome in you…

​We are so excited to share our interview with this Boss Lady, Leslie Smith Walker owner of Art in Motion Dance Studio. I have become a fan of the studio and classes she teaches. I enjoy watching her teach classes. I was just reading an article published by Forbes yesterday that stated "A woman alone has power; collectively women have impact". I truly believe that together, women can make a difference. The article further stated "There is research that shows women in particular benefit from collaboration over competition. Study after study shows women who support women are more successful in business."Leslie's dance moves are memorizing to watch.....She has such style & grace on the dance floor. I see her every Saturday, but never really got the chance to pick her brain and hear her plans. Here goes.... ​Leslie has been around for years! Someone has described her as a "GOAT" (Greatest of All Time). Dance is a universal language and everyone has the ability to speak it. Dance teaches people artistic expression. It also has a wide range of physical and mental benefits including: improved condition of your heart and lungs. increased muscular strength, endurance and motor fitness. increased aerobic fitness. Tell us about your business and how you became the successful business woman you are todayEstablished May 16, 1998, A.I.M. is a dance program designed for ages 3 years to adult to provide instruction and training in all the various dance art forms, to develop exceptional dance skills, and individual artistic expression. Most importantly, we want to instill in our kids the self-esteem and confidence they will need to achieve their goals. Owning my own dance studio is something I've always wanted to do since I was a little girl. During our dance season I put in approximately 8 - 9 hours per day, 6 days a week working. I owe my success to God, my instructor and mentor, Syrell Daniel, and the support of my family and friends over the years. My love of dance and teaching kids is what continues to motivate me each and every day to give my all.Describe yourself in three words:Loving, Passionate, and Persevering....

What do you consider your greatest professional achievement.My greatest professional achievement is seeing the success of my students as they get older. Every audition they land, and job they book is confirmation that I'm making a positive difference in helping them achieve their goals.To produce another successful dance production, win our regional and national dance competitions, and to continue assisting my students with their professional goals.

What websites do you visit every day?Google, Facebook, Essence, and Dance-Teacher.com

What are your top three favorite people/places/things to do in your city?I love spending time with my family and friends, going to local dance shows in the city, and eating at any of the numerous great restaurants we have in New Orleans.

What is your goal for retirement?I don't really see myself retiring from dance. I plan on dancing and teaching as long as my body allows me to.

Do you have any advice for women who'd like to start their own company?Any final comments?Step out on faith and follow your dreams. I'm fortunate to have a career doing what I love to do. If you are passionate about a product or possess a natural talent, then I highly encourage you to find a way to make a living doing what makes you happy.In conclusion, I think Jay Z said it best in his Boss lyrics "Over here, we measure success by how many people successful next to you. Here we say you broke if everybody else broke except for youBoss!"Leslie Smith -WalkerWebsite: www.artinmotiondanceacademy.com/IG:@artinmotion504FB: Art In Motion Dance Acadmy LLC

Erin graduated from Xavier University of Louisiana and has an Associates in Interior Design from Delgado. She is also a licensed Realtor in the State of Louisiana with Keller Williams Realty and the owner of Conrad Rose. Miss Lieteau created Conrad Rose, a candle company, in honor of her late grandparents, Conrad and Rosemary Lieteau. Her love of candles and the necessity for cleaner burning candles pushed her to follow through with her dreams of becoming an entrepreneur and business owner.​In April 2015, Erin gifted her mom a candle to help her cope with the lost of her father. At that moment, her mom told her that she was always told that when a person passes away, you should light a candle in remembrance of them. That stayed with Erin and daily, she remembers this as she lights candles for testing or to simply enjoy one herself. She believes that even though our loved ones have passed on, it doesn’t mean that we cannot have a part of them in our home. Erin wants each person to depart with a feeling of comfort after they have purchased a Conrad Rose candle.

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I am so excited to introduce one of our Sponsors for the Girls Night Out Event. Candace is a New Orleans resident who has been busy..very busy honey! She is a true Southern Belle. More about her and her business is below. ​

When I first started crafting, I did not have any intentions on making it an actual business. I started crafting as a way to relax after a long day at work, it became very therapeutic for me as well as fun. I started out with t-shirts and thanks to the many crafting groups on Facebook lol I decided to give Tumblers a chance and fell in love!! From there, I started getting orders for shirts and Tumblers and decided hey, why not make it a business. What’s the saying, “the average millionaire has seven streams of income”, so why not make money doing something I enjoy. I started off with just adding names and monograms to cups, then I discovered all of the different techniques from glitter to marble to marble paint AND glitter, I mean all of the different styles are endless. My ultimate goal is for my business to be big enough that I can stop working my Corporate job and craft full time along with possibly starting an HR consulting firm because let’s face it, I still really do love Human Resources as well lol. Although my main focus is custom Tumblers, I still enjoy creating shirts and other items as well. I feel as though everything is worth a try!! Who knows what I may add a touch of glitter to next!!

As the flowers BLOOM in spring, so do KIDS PARTIES! Over the last three years, I have thrown 'beaucoup' birthday parties. My oldest daughter is approaching FOUR in May and the youngest just celebrated her second birthday. In this short time frame, we have attended some pretty creative & lavish birthdays, in our social circles.. The themes have been the most creative parties: Princesses and Ponies, Unicorns, LOL surprise, Mickey’s Clubhouse, Minnie’s Bowtique, Boss Baby, Minions, Tuti Fruity, Peppa Pig, Shimmer & Shine, Lemonade theme, Moana, Superman, Onederland, Barbie, Doc McStuffins, Milk & Cookies, Donuts, Wild One, Nyla-Gras, NOLA Fest (kid's bestie)... I wrestled with that Baby Shark theme for months before I settled on it, for the 2nd birthday. I can just look through the thousands of pictures (in my phone) to go back down memory lane. The activities range from riding ponies, bouncy houses, characters, face painting, games/activities, trains. The Kidz Bop is still ringing in my ears..I have just started going to the dollar store and buying cards for different ages. I keep them in my drawer at home. I also re-gift bags and labels. I don’t even write names on bags anymore, thinking most moms being a “Frugal-ista” like me.I really enjoy viewing the cakes! Next to the birthday boy/girl the cakes make the parties. There are so many great local bakeries in the New Orleans area. You can miss everything, but if you have a great cake and and cookies, you are good! Food items can range to a thanksgiving dinner or light spread. Less is best when dealing with hyper-active kids eating sugar. The swag bags are memorabilia for the kids and something to do while you are driving home from the party with screaming kids in the back. They missed their naps! Have you ever been to Chuckie Cheeses on a Saturday night? Exactly! You understand where I am coming from. I recently celebrated the 1st birthday celebration for my niece. The FIRST birthday is the most memorable..... I am currently teaming up with my Mommy friend to throw a fourth birthday party for our girls. We have a few weeks to get the venue and entertainment booked. If your kid’s birthday falls close to a buddy’s, consider a dual party. You and the other child’s parents can split the cost...and responsibilities. Just make sure each kid gets separate cakes.

I like to use excel spreadsheets to document everything that is needed. I am not a Party Planner, though! All in the name of kids..... I hope and pray they look back at all of their celebrations with gratitude. I have become a subject matter expert on throwing parties. If you want to throw a quick and fun party, I can also provide tips:

Cake - Book ASAP (a booked and busy pastry chef is the “coup de gras”)

Activity - Have a fun activity i.e. theme crafting.

Swag Bags – Play dough is my kids favorite with a Lolli pop.

Camera - Fully charged to take pictures.

Décor – a few themed items i.e. table cloth and hats.

Photos provided from a variety of parties

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Here are other ways to celebrate birthdays.

TravelYou can fly the friendly skies for less than the cost of a birthday party these days. Take a trip to a place you and your family have been talking about all year. Disney seems to be a common theme for the little ones.Give backPlan activities that will honor a person, group, business, or service that brings happiness to your child.If your toddler delights in story time at the public library, have the guests create a giant card to say "thank you" to the librarians and library staff. If your preschooler is fascinated with fire trucks, invite party guests to make several batches of cookies or other sweet treats to deliver to the local fire department.Go simpleReally simple! Don't buy a single thing for any of the party's activities. Encourage adults at the party to teach the guests some of their favorite and "vintage" party games. Turn everyone loose outside for freeze tag, or have the adults create a scavenger hunt. Challenge yourself to cut out any unnecessary stuff when it comes to party activities.

Bless others If your focus is on less stuff, the issue of gifts will have to be addressed. Be a SAINT and take a bold action against consumption, you could ask guests to forgo traditional gifts. Closet space does get limited after a while.Rather than showering the guest of honor with toys or clothes, ask each guest to bring a letter-sized paper filled with words and pictures that celebrate the birthday child. Collages, poems, songs, inside jokes, and favorite memories could fill pages that you could slip into a photo album after the party.Rather than bringing in more "stuff" that will eventually be tossed or outgrown, your child would have a tangible reminder of his value and worth.You can also ask for a gift to donate to charity. Consider the organizations that are in need of donations in your community and invite party guests to partner with your family in meeting the needs of others.